The last hurdle to the Wendy’s project in the Mentor City Market development was cleared with some tweaks to the building design.

Mentor Planning Commission on July 26 unanimously approved the architectural elements after project proponents agreed to modify the rear view of the restaurant, which will occupy a high-profile spot at 6866 Center St.

The item was tabled at the July 5 meeting to allow the applicant to revise the west side. City planners noted that the City Market development approvals required that the rear elevations of the outlot buildings be finished to look like the front elevations.

The design guidelines recommend contemporary design and cohesiveness through the proper selection of materials, colors, etc.

The applicant provided four possible options.

“We, along with staff, agree that Scheme C provides the desired effect on the rear building elevation facing the shopping center to meet the design philosophy and guidelines for the City Market development,” said project representative Doug Kincaid.

Commission member Geoffrey Varga, who had been most vocal on the topic, expressed his support for the option.

“I think it works to some degree to meet the goals of the development,” he said. “I understand that you can’t create a new floor plan. Maybe if you knew at the beginning that we wanted fronts on both sides, but I think you’ve done your due diligence to try to solve the problem, so … I can accept the scheme.”

The project includes a drive-through, outdoor seating and the latest prototype design.